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Valladolid. Valladolid is a lively provincial Spanish city and a convenient gateway to northern Spain. An attractive place with a very Spanish character, the city's appeal is in its sprinkling of striking monuments, the fine Plaza Mayor and some excellent museums.

Valladolid began to gain importance in the 11th century when Count Ansúrez became the governor of the town in the name of Alfonso VI. It reached its apotheosis during the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella (15th century), at a time when Valladolid University was one of the most important in the country.

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A stepping stone into northern Spain, Valladolid blends medieval architecture with universities, modern museums, and vibrant nightlife. The city boasts a strong cultural identy on par with the country's larger metropolises, while outlying vineyards retain a touch of rural tradition.

Valladolid, city, capital of Valladolid provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Castile-León,northwestern Spain. The city lies along the Pisuerga River at its confluence with the Esgueva, southwest of Burgos. The first recorded mention of Valladolid (Moorish Belad Ulid) appears to be in a letter of 1074 from Alfonso VI to Count Pedro Ansúrez granting him ...